Northborough Road
Merton, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £400,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 27% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 27% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £400,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Northborough Road is located in Merton, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 90 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (2), cafe (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is North Cafe (cafe, 138m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 244m away. The median property price is £400,000, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 55 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 317m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Northborough Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- TeamSport Mitcham 1666m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rowan Park informal recreation area 537m · 7 min walk
- Rowan Road Recreation Ground 630m · 8 min walk
- Long Bolstead Recreation Ground 997m · 12 min walk
- Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground 1255m · 16 min walk
- Brenley Park 1336m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Harris Academy Merton 317m · 4 min walk
- Harris Primary Academy Merton 348m · 4 min walk
- William Morris Primary School 488m · 6 min walk
- The Sherwood School 870m · 11 min walk
- Lonesome Primary School 1180m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fern Avenue — Merton67
- Coniston Close — Merton63
- Grand Drive — Merton64
- Buttermere Close — Merton64
- Clifton Park Avenue — Merton71
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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